Organizations (the "V" Model) in Constructing a Quality Paradigm for accreditation of the Undergraduate Program at the School of Dentistry, University of Zulia (original) (raw)

Aplicación del análisis estructural integrativo de organizaciones universitarias (Modelo "V") en la construcción de un paradigma de calidad para la evaluación de pregrado Abstract Objective: to apply the "V" model when constructing a quality paradigm for ac-creditation of the undergraduate program at the School of Dentistry, University of Zulia, Venezuela, that facilitates permanent improvement of the education given in its academic scenarios. Methodology: the "Integral Structural Analysis of University Organi-zation" permits self-assessment and external evaluation of academic programs. Results: parametric indicators show congruence between the evaluated object (ontological) and the epistemological approach underpinning the academic program, revealing the relevance and quality of teaching, research and extension in terms of the program and higher education trends posed by the regional, national and international context. Likewise , the study develops so...